Day: September 25, 2017
Judge sentences guard to 6yrs for killing teen
THE National Court in Madang has sentenced a security guard to six years in jail for killing a 17-year-old boy over the theft of a packet of rice. Liam Leahy, […]
Govt earns K100mil from sale
THE State will make around K100 million from the sale of its stake in Oil Search Limited, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says. He was responding to comments by Moresby North-West MP […]
State adjusting to economic situation, says Fleming
By MARK HAIHUIE THE government’s sale of its shares in Oil Search shows that it is willing to adjust to the current economic situation, Bank South Pacific chief executive Robin […]
Works gets tough on compo
WORKS and Implementation Minister Michael Nali says the department will not entertain massive compensation claims by people and businesses located along major roads. He said this as work began on […]
State urged to fix highway issues quickly
THE National Road Transport Association has called on the Government to quickly resolve issues on the Highlands Highway as they are affecting trucking companies and other businesses dependent on the […]
Soloma eyes upgrade to Okapa roads, seeks donor support
OKAPA MP Saki Hacky Soloma says three roads in the district in Eastern Highlands will be upgraded. He told the people at Okapa Station on Friday of his plan to […]
Tourists contribute K334 million to PNG economy, report says
AN International Finance Corporation -led survey, in partnership with the Tourism Promotion Authority, reveals that tourists spent $105 million (about K334 million) in Papua New Guinea in the first half […]
Court quashes decision to dismiss Kalinoe’s judicial review application
By CHRISTOPHER YOWAT A THREE-MAN Supreme Court bench has allowed a judicial review application filed by Department of Justice and Attorney-General Secretary Dr Lawrence Kalinoe, quashing a National Court decision […]
Man charged with rape remains in custody
By Alphonse Porau A MAN charged with the rape of four minors has been remanded in custody because he lives in the same area as the four alleged victims. Waigani […]
St John Ambulance provides paramedicine programme
By Rebecca Kuku St John Ambulance is providing a paramedicine programme for the National Capital District, chief officer Matt Conn says. Conn said the new paramedic ambulances were staffed with […]